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SP56 MHK

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,015 mi
Last recorded85,015 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 MHK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 85,015 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Just before back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 85,015 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Just before back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 80,434 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 75,580 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer tyre sidewall cracked, but not to structure.

Offside Rear tyre cracked between tread, outer sidewall cracked, but not to structure.

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Nov 2016 70,599 miles

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing.

Offside Rear tyre cracked between tread, but not to structure.

engine sump rusty.

Fail 17 Nov 2016 70,596 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s inner surfaces. (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing.

Offside Rear tyre cracked between tread, but not to structure.

engine sump rusty.

Pass 26 Nov 2015 67,093 miles

engine sump corroded.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear tyre cracked outer side wall, but not to structure

Pass 28 Nov 2014 62,753 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 56,323 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 30 Sep 2013 56,318 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 19 Sep 2012 44,058 miles

rear exhaust box support strap corroded & partly missing

Fail 18 Sep 2012 44,043 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust box support strap corroded & partly missing

Pass 30 Sep 2011 36,539 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 27,319 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 18,881 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 18,879 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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SP56 MHK is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2006 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 54,901 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP56 MHK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 20 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SP56 MHK is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 October 2006.

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